Empowering change - childrens social careTogether, were the moment makers Are you a seasoned Social Worker or Manager with a wealth ofexperience insupportingchildren with special educational needs and disabilities? Are you passionate about enhancing partnership collaboration? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! About Us This is an exciting time to join our team, as together, were shaping childrens services for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority, committed to investing in Children, Education and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with. Everyday you'll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We're not afraid to do things differently, and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, nurtured, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself - while raising the bar for the future of children's services. Are you in? About the Role We are committed to enhancing our strategic multi-agency approach to SEND in Oxfordshire.As part of this initiative, we are very pleased to introduce the role of Designated Social Care Officer.This unique opportunity will be the lead officer for Social Care in the Local Area SEND Service. The post holder will strategically lead in framing and developing social care elements of the Local Area SEND Services strategy across the local authority.The role acts an an important conduit of information between parents/children and Local Area SEND Services, ensuring that both parents and students voices are represented and acted upon.The post holder will also gather and represent views from across childrens social care and the Moving into Adult Service. You will work alongside the DFE and NHS England and will directly inform and influence the direction of wider Local Area SEND Services through intelligence and insight. You will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of both social care processes and the SEND reforms agenda, and will look to strengthen practice and generate solutions. Key to success will be the ability of the post holder to negotiate with and influence others build and nurture effective partnerships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the LA and exploiting opportunities for co-production with partners within and outside of the Local Authority including health partners. About you Youre free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.Youll be supportive and energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. You will need to sharethecommitmentof all our partners to create "Better OutcomesTogether" for children living in Oxfordshire with SEND.To apply, you will need: A Social Work degree, or equivalent (e.g. Social Work, Education or Law) and valid registration with Social Work England. Proven experience in social care, and a strong understanding of the legislative requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Children and Families Act (2014). Relevant experience of working with children and young people with SEND and their families. You will be a confident practitioner, who is able to constructively and proactively challenge practice, systems and processes to improve the outcomes for children with SEND living in Oxfordshire. Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of criteria for this position. We would love to hear all about your relevant experience and achievements in your application. Rewards and benefits Link to our benefits site: *Benefits of working for children's services *Oxfordshire County is bordered by Northamptonshire and Warwickshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the east, Berkshire to the south, and Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to the west. How we work our agile working package means you will be able to strike the perfect balance between home and work. Your career journey with a range of differentsupportopportunities you will be able to grow and progress in your job. Financial perks you will enjoy competitive rates of pay, a great pension scheme and a host of other helpful financial benefits. Family friendly whatever their age, we will make sure you can put your family commitments first. Rewards and Recognition with savings on your favourite retail offers and our staff recognition scheme you will be rewarded for the great job you do. Health and Wellbeing we will give you plenty of opportunities to make sure your health and wellbeing is in tip-top shape. The environment comes first our plan to make Oxfordshire a net-zero county by 2030 means we take ourcommitmentto the environment seriously. Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. 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We are recruiting and would love to hear from Student and Newly Qualified Social Workers. We are looking for ambitious applicants who are in the final year of their studies or have qualified but not completed their ASYE. During your ASYE you will be supported by our highly skilled, dedicated and experienced team who will help you start to build your career in Social Work, as soon as you are registered you will receive a salary of £34,314 and will have the cost of your registration covered, you will also benefit from excellent training and career development opportunities. We currently have opportunities within our Assessment Teams (based across the City), Locality Teams (based in the East, West and North of the City) and Children Looked After (both based in the City Centre). We provi...
Team: CentreLocation: DerbyWork pattern: 35 hours per week working 8 hours per day on a rolling 4 week rota. To include every other weekend and bank holidaysSalary: Up to £21,943.26 per yearContract: PermanentWe are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.Will you join us and make life better for cats?Responsibilities of our Rehoming and Welfare Assistant: Carry out cleaning of cat pens, including litter trays, in the various sections of the centre Feed and care for cats requiring additional medical or behavioural treatment as required. This also includes handling Present a professional and friendly image to...
Service: Health and Social Care PartnershipClosing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 We would love to welcome a social worker to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. The team operates mainly in the Western Argyll coastal and the associated islands Of Islay, Jura and Gigha, an area of significant natural beauty with a combination of rural and semi rural communities.Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the plac...
Looking for a new challenge?Sense now has fantastic opportunities for Support Workers in Ottery St Mary, Devon.These are permanent roles, working 15 hours per week on the following shifts: Week 1, Friday 2pm to 10pm, Saturday 6pm to 10pm and Sunday 3pm to 10pm, then week 2 Tuesday 1pm to 9pm, Friday 6pm to 10pm and a sleep available.Sense Otterhayes is a cluster of supported living services (7 properties) and one residential care home (for 5 people). The services have access to a poly tunnel for people to grow their own fruit and vegetables. There is an art room and a small studio. This is really fantastic time to join Sense Otterhayes – as we move forward with an ambitious plan to bring about major changes.Due to the location of our service it is desirable that you hold a full UK drivers ...
Looking for a new challenge?Sense are looking for Daytime Support Workers within our Day service located in Barnet London, working 32.5 hours per week, offering you £13.33 per hour. There is also potential to work outside of these hours in another service.Touch Base South East is a purpose built center which is the base for a huge variety of social activities and education based sessions, it is located within the heart of the local community and is a short walk from the local high street and its public transport network. Sessions at the centre are tailor-made to suit individual or group needs. You can find out more about it in the video above.Touch Base South East is a very active service supporting around 50 individuals. Our focus is around having lots of fun and celebrating everyone thro...
We have an exciting opportunity within West Northants Council. We are looking for an Adult Social Care Worker to join the Flow and Capacity Team (FACT). This team undertakes assessments, provides advice, and coordinates support for people who are:In hospitalDischarged home with reablement servicesTransferred from hospital to settings such as residential Discharge to Assess placements or the Recovery and Independence Bed UnitThe team's remit is to review and consider all options to meet Care Act eligible needs, with a strong focus on promoting and maximising independence, wellbeing, inclusion, and personal control.As an Adult Social Care Worker, you will work alongside the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager as part of a project team. Our benefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our...
Our vision for all adults in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined up advice and support which will help them to help themselves. As an Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker , you will continue to develop and build on our current strengths-based practice, build the skills, confidence and competence of social workers and their colleagues to work in line with Care Act Guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.Learn more about our Social Work teams here: Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire CouncilOur benefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro ra...
Social WorkerSO2 (£36,124 - £40,476) - starting salary of £38,626 for applicants who have been qualified for two years or more, and have passed their Practice Observation and Progression (POP) assessmentThis role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum.37 Hours, Full TimePermanentHybrid - Base Gatley Hill House or Central HouseApplication Deadline: 11:59pm 22nd April 2025Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Shortlisting Date: 23rd April 2025Interview Date: 2nd May 2025 & 9th May 2025Interview Type: In PersonYour RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join a neighbourhood community social work team. You will be...
Social Care OfficerScale 6 (£30,599 - £32,654)30 hours, Part-TimePermanentHybrid: Baker Street and homeworking (a minimum of 2 days per week in the office plus a mobile working day when you would be expected to do visits)Application Deadline: 27 April 2025 11:59pm Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Shortlisting Date: 30 April 2025Interview Date: 7 & 8 May 2025Interview Type: Face to Face Your Role To assess adults over the age of 18 under The Care Act. To provide an assessment, support planning, monitoring and reviewing (face to face and via telephone) and work with people and / or carers to ensure that:Vulnerable people are safeguarded an...
Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Our Dog Operations Team is responsible for delivering the highest standards of animal welfare and care for every dog in their journey through Battersea, from intake, to their care and assessments and then to rehoming.We are looking for a passionate individual to join this team at our Old Windsor site as a Rehoming & Welfare Assistant, to provide the highest standard of animal husbandry, care, and enrichment to the animals in our care.What we can offer you:In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise...
Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Social Worker REF: 2223 Hybrid Working Career Graded PO2-PO3: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa inc LW. Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, plea...
Within our service we provide social care assessments, case management and safeguarding support across Staffordshire working alongside the citizens of Staffordshire who are living with autism and working with their family/carers/significant others. The teams undertake outcome focused assessments and develop support plans to meet peoples assessed eligible needs as defined in the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Staffordshire promotes an asset-based approach that builds on people’s strengths, their family and community-based support, promotes independence and meets identified outcomes and aspirations.These teams are part of the wider Adult Social Care Team within the council who work with other specialisms. Main ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will, work across adult social c...
West Northamptonshire Council are seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced, skilled, and innovative Service Manager to work within Adult Services, leading the Rural Community Social Work and Care Home Review teams. Within Adult Service’s there are five Community teams each covering geographical areas aligned to the Local Area Partnerships. This role will oversee the Rural teams that are based in Daventry and Towcester and the Central review and CHC team that is based in Northampton. Working closely with the Service Managers who lead the Northampton Community teams, Learning Disability, Safeguarding and the Wellbeing Services. The Social work and assessment teams provide advice, assessments and support to people with care and support needs within West Northants and unpaid carers. The teams...
JOB DESCRIPTIONTo provide a Community Care Assessment and Care Management Service to individuals within the following client groups: older people; mental health; learning disabled; physical disability and addiction.If you apply for this post, please ensure your email provider accepts emails from Email by adding Myjobscotland as a safe sender. If you are unsure how to do this, please contact your email provider for guidance, as this varies per provider.RESPONSIBILITIESPlease click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description.ABOUT USSouth Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.Making a difference for our communities is at the heart ...
Job DescriptionSocial Care Worker REF: HSCP/ VariousSalary: Grade 4 £27,510 - £29,555 Location: Hector McNeil HouseHours: 14 – 21 Hours Per WeekInverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council Important Applicant Information: Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application. Please note that if you apply via this we...
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA Worker Category: Field Based Worker Salary: £31,074 - £41,373 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus market premia £3,283 per annum Working Hours: 37 hours per week & 18.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 22nd April 2025 Interview Date(s): TBC Come and be part of our Outstanding First Response Service, Assessment and Screening. It's an exciting time to be a part of Children and Family Services at Leicestershire County Council, our staff are at the heart of delivering excellent services to children and families across Leicestershire. Come and join us and make a difference to the lives of children and families in Leicestershire. Our recent Ofsted inspection praised Leicesters...
Service: Health and Social Care PartnershipClosing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 We would love to welcome a dynamic and motivated individual to join our friendly Children & Families Social Work Area Team.Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a differ...
Service: Health and Social Care PartnershipClosing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025In Argyll and Bute we place our children at the centre of all we do, we are committed to achieving the best by listening to and involving our children, our families and our staff.Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help o...
Looking for a new challenge?Are you friendly, upbeat and enthusiastic? Would you be willing to learn alternative methods of communication to effectively support the people living here? Then we would love to hear from you!We are looking for a reliable and motivated Female Support Worker to join our small service in Trowbridge, Wiltshire!For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).We have Full or Part Time roles available at 20 hours or 37.5 hours per week for £11.75 per hour. Here in Trowbridge we are a small 3 bedded service, there are 3 lovely ladies that call Lilac Grove their home. The people you will support have various challenges in their lives, our aim is to ensure they live the lives th...
We are now recruiting for a Solution Consultant - Social ValueAre you seeking an opportunity to create positive social impact through innovative solutions?Our Win Centre capability supports the biggest and most exciting deals around, with ambitious plans for growth for 2025 and beyond supporting the public sector. This role sits within that Win Centre and will lead on creating and costing viable, competitive and compelling Social Value solutions for bids.This is a home-based role with some occasional travel for meetings. We're truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are ...